Vehicle

1997 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab 2dr Extended Cab SB

Review

My 1997 truck is 19 years old and upon 100,006 miles it now has power steering leakage costing $1,500 to fix. The low blue book on my truck is $1,900, high $2,848. I keep up with oil changes regularly if not earlier. The owner of the mechanic shop offered me $2200 because he just changed all the plugs, repaired the unused air conditioning a year ago for $1700 and it has not been used much since. Not sure what to do but ask him for $3,000 or just give it to a loved one to fix at his leisure. The shop said because I do not use the truck regularly these problems happen to vehicles that are not used much, use it like every 2 weeks. I was hoping it would have no problems like most and last til 200,000 miles, but not so. I wish they had a Hybrid Truck. I understand they sell it in abroad but not in the U.S.

Vehicle

1997 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab 2dr Extended Cab SB

Review

I bought this truck with 58K and now have 103,000. I have the 5sp manual tranny. I've not done anything but regular maintenance. I average 28mpg. Not real comfortable over long trips but very reliable and gets the job done. I wouldn't trade this for a new one.

Best Features

cruise control, gas mileage, AC can haul right to its limit and no complaints.

Vehicle

1997 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab 2dr Extended Cab SB

Review

With 120,000 miles on a truck picked up used with 60,000, it has been a hard- working reliable partner on a mess of major remodel projects over several years. Most reliable vehicle I have had in 32 years, and the one I have worked the hardest (I had to replace one spring due to heavy loads).

Vehicle

1997 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab 2dr Extended Cab SB

Review

My husband has used our Tacoma for his handyman business for the past 3 years. He carries a FULL load of tools in the back daily under the shell AND tows a trailer filled with you name it (heavy weight) stuff on a daily basis. It just turned 178k miles and has never had ANY problems. He just put it through smog to get it registered and it went through with flying colors. It is just an awesome truck!!!!

Vehicle

1997 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab 2dr Extended Cab SB

Review

Within a year of purchase my Tacoma overheated twice on a flat interstate at normal speeds and once in West Virginia. Auto trans prevents effective use of already limited power and gas mileage has never been above 22. Under load, it sinks to around 12. It now has 106k miles and I've repaired the transmission linkages 4 times and had numerous electrical problems. Very disappointing for the reputation of a Toyota.

Best Features

Decent stock stereo with tape deck. Good sound quality.

Worst Features

More efficient 4 cyl and better steering. Turning radius is similar to a school bus.